UPSC Prelims 2008·GS1·polity-and-governance·governance

As per India’s National Population Policy, 2000, by which one of the following years is it our long-term objective to achieve population stabilization?

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  1. A2025
  2. B2035
  3. C2045Correct
  4. D2055

Explanation

The National Population Policy NPP 2000 outlined three specific objectives for Indias population management. The immediate objective was to address the unmet needs for contraception and health care infrastructure. The medium term objective was to bring the Total Fertility Rate TFR to replacement levels by 2010. The long term objective was to achieve a stable population by the year 2045 at a level consistent with the requirements of sustainable economic growth social development and environmental protection. Therefore 2045 is the correct target year mentioned in the official policy document.
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